There have been many, many times in my life where I’ve selected essential products based purely on the outcome of a very simple cost-benefit analysis. The simplicity of this analysis was that it was driven by two fundamental determining factors…. (READ MORE)
The day has to of course begin with a wonderfully cute, awesomely comfortable pair of shoes (in my case a pair of Black & White polka-dot boots from ShoeShoe) which are perfect for driving and for walking. After a quick… (READ MORE)
I’ve been in a real ‘organisational’ mode recently in an effort to declutter my life and clear my head of unnecessary distractions. A very big part of this process has been to move my office around, organise my wardrobe and… (READ MORE)
I wrote recently about how my quest to purchase a really awesome hand cream found me lusting after all the beautiful products which Aesop creates. Well I haven’t quite got around to purchasing any hand cream yet, as my need… (READ MORE)
…But the fire is so delightful (or at least I’m sure it would be if I actually had a fireplace). Failing that, I’m happy to make do with other ways to keep myself toasty and warm when the weather conspires… (READ MORE)
So apparently this season accessories are the new black. Aside from the practicality of such a fashion philosophy, it also works well in these recession impacted times. After all, there is no better (or more efficient) way to update an… (READ MORE)
After watching the guest program on Rage last weekend (for those overseas readers, Rage is an Australian music video program) and enjoying the really eclectic selection of videos, I got to thinking about what I would program on my list… (READ MORE)
I have to admit that along with coffee, chocolate is another indulgence that I often become a little obsessed with (perhaps I have a problem with food and drink starting with ‘C’?). While I would happily indulge in ‘lower end’… (READ MORE)
A few weeks back I finished reading ‘The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl‘ by Belle de Jour. Amongst a variety of other things, the book had me reflecting on the nature of friendship and on the type of… (READ MORE)
I’ve always loved coffee. Even before I started drinking it on a regular basis, I loved the smell of it – rich, sweet and woody goodness. Coffee was my greatest support throughout the long years of university study, it’s accompanied… (READ MORE)